Liam O'Neil starred as the U's earned a battling point at Lincoln City. Although there weren't too many chances to speak of, the U's can be happy with their point at a difficult ground.

O'Neil was part of a defensive midfield partnership with Gary Deegan, and the pair - alongside the back four - did a good job of containing what was an energetic and physical Imps side.

It was a bit of a more difficult game for the players going forward and although there was undoubtedly a lot of effort on a bruising afternoon, both side's only managed to create a handful of chances between them.

But an away point against a team with more than 8,000 fans backing them deserves a lot of credit.

Start XI:

David Forde: 6- Not a great deal for the keeper to do on a day when chances were at a premium, but he was there when needed.

George Taft: 7 - Looked extremely comfortable all day after filling in for the suspended Leon Legge against difficult opponents.

Greg Taylor: 7 - As above, did well with the threat of Ollie Palmer, Matt Green and Matt Rhead.

Jake Carroll: 7 - Getting his first start in a while due to the formation change and was always looking to get forward.

Liam O'Neil: 8* - Solid at the back to shield the defence and a surprise choice for one the U's most dangerous players going forward. An great performance all round, especially considering it was his first start since August. Unlucky not to get a goal. Man of the match.

Gary Deegan: 7 - Solid as ever. Good partnership alongside O'Neil.

Harrison Dunk: 6 - Plenty of endeavour but it was a day in which the creative players for both sides were largely stifled.

Piero Mingoia: 7 - A few good ball into the area and was very unlucky not to score when Josh Vickers tipped his long-range shot over the crossbar.

Medy Elito: 7 - Covered a lot of ground all game and could have had a penalty after he was taken out at the end of the first half by Vickers.

Jabo Ibehre: 6 - Like Lincoln's front-men he was a bit isolated throughout.

Substitutions.

Uche Ikpeazu: 7 - Changed the game when he came on as it gave United another focal point up front. Still not too many chances for the big man.

George Maris: 6 - Constantly trying to move the ball forward but it just wasn't falling quite right for him.